EVENTS OF THE COLD WAR By Longalong19 Period: Jan 1, 1945 to Jan 1, 1962 The Cold War Apr 12, 1945 president Roosevelt pronounced dead. Jan 1, 1947 President Truman of U.S declared an anti-communist policy. Sep 1, 1947 The Soviet Union established the Communist Information Bureau Apr 1, 1948 The U.S Government intervined the Italian election Feb 16, 1950 The Soviet Union and China sign a pact of mutual defense Mar 5, 1953 Joseph Stalin dies, setting off a power struggle to suceed him Jan 1, 1961 U.S breaking relations with Cuba Apr 1, 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion